insight
[noun]
Synonyms: understanding, awareness, comprehension, discernment, judgment, observation, penetration, perception, perspicacity, vision

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

in‧sight AC /ˈɪnsaɪt/ noun
[Word Family: noun: sight, insight, oversight, sighting; adjective: sighted, unsightly, sightless, insightful; verb: sight]
[Word Family: noun: insight; adjective: insightful]

1. [countable] a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea
insight into
The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
The research provides new insights into the way we process language.

2. [uncountable] the ability to understand and realize what people or situations are really like:
a woman of great insight

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

insight
noun
ADJ. considerable, great, real, significant | deep | detailed | brief | good, remarkable The objective of the research is to gain a better insight into labour market processes.
penetrating, profound, revealing, illuminating | crucial, important, invaluable, valuable | useful | fascinating, interesting | startling | fresh, new | original, unique Freud's original insights into the working of the mind
rare | clear | basic | direct The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.
further | sufficient | individual, personal | critical, historical, theoretical
QUANT. flash With a flash of insight, she found the solution to the problem.
degree
VERB + INSIGHT have The experienced specialist has professional skills and insight.
be lacking in, lack | show | allow (sb), afford (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with), produce, yield | gain, get, obtain | apply Teachers have to apply in the classroom the insights that they gain in educational courses.
PREP. ~ about Schopenhauer's insight about music
~ into a fresh insight into Picasso's mind
~ (as) to an insight as to how the gene works
PHRASES a lack of insight

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